CIO INFLUENCE: Why Every CIO Must Align Security with Business Strategy
In today’s digital-first world, CIOs are often viewed as the gatekeepers of innovation. But that innovation is only sustainable when it’s grounded in sound risk management. As a CISO, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for security to be treated as a separate function—an isolated department tasked with protecting assets rather than enabling growth. That’s a mistake.
The most important risk management rule every CIO should follow is this: security must align with business strategy.
